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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
had never seen shelves so stuffed with books
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2
as in full
having one's appetite completely satisfied
we were still stuffed from our huge breakfast and didn't want lunch
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as in packed
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
stuffed the box with tissue paper so the contents wouldn't rattle around
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as in gorged
to fill with food to capacity
kids who stuff themselves with junk food after school and then don't have any room for supper
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as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
stuffed all the kids into the back of the car
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as in blocked
to prevent passage through by filling with something
I can't smell anything, as my nose is all stuffed
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as in loaded
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
stuffed a whole suitcase with gifts for her relatives in Mexico
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Recent Examples of stuffed
Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
The gifts included new toys and bikes, books, grocery gift cards, stocking stuffers, games, crafts and stuffed animals.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Teddy bears and stuffed plushies have long been a mainstay in toy collections.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Beside them on the cold morning a pile of candles, flowers and stuffed animals slowly expands.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
Two stuffed animals, a dog and a bear, are now celebrities thanks to grandparents Jacklin Kinzer, 66, and her husband Tom, 76, who wanted a fun way to share their day with their grandchildren.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Nov. 2025
This super-stuffed bonanza of spell-casting goodness will feature previews, interviews, Easter eggs, and original musical performances by some of the starriest members of the duology's ensemble cast — including cohosts Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
The home has trappings of family life – dolls and stuffed animals, a Peloton in a corner, a Costco size package of Charmin on a family room chair.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Babies should always sleep alone, on their back, on a firm, flat crib mattress, without stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, or bumpers.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Even the hospitality of sending food home with them was taken away from me, as their refrigerator and freezer was stuffed from their prior parties.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
On Blue Moon, Big Blue’s new 53-foot catamaran, the hold was stuffed with bottles of Moët.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
When TikToker Courtney Cooke shared her baked sweet potato stuffed with gooey American cheese, the snack quickly went viral.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Another is tortellini stuffed with mortadella and pork.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The transfer portal is stuffed with thousands of kids.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
Bags stuffed with Iguaran's belongings leaned against a wall next to the hammock.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Turducken is a partially de-boned turkey stuffed with a de-boned duck that has been stuffed with a de-boned chicken.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Meanwhile, Prince George, 12, and Princess Charlotte, 10, collected stuffed animals, flowers and other treats from the crowd.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
The gifts included new toys and bikes, books, grocery gift cards, stocking stuffers, games, crafts and stuffed animals.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Teddy bears and stuffed plushies have long been a mainstay in toy collections.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Beside them on the cold morning a pile of candles, flowers and stuffed animals slowly expands.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
Two stuffed animals, a dog and a bear, are now celebrities thanks to grandparents Jacklin Kinzer, 66, and her husband Tom, 76, who wanted a fun way to share their day with their grandchildren.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Nov. 2025
This super-stuffed bonanza of spell-casting goodness will feature previews, interviews, Easter eggs, and original musical performances by some of the starriest members of the duology's ensemble cast — including cohosts Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
The home has trappings of family life – dolls and stuffed animals, a Peloton in a corner, a Costco size package of Charmin on a family room chair.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Babies should always sleep alone, on their back, on a firm, flat crib mattress, without stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, or bumpers.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
It’s stuffed with a cushy combination of down feathers and polyfiber fill, then wrapped up in lush velvet upholstery.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Even the hospitality of sending food home with them was taken away from me, as their refrigerator and freezer was stuffed from their prior parties.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
On Blue Moon, Big Blue’s new 53-foot catamaran, the hold was stuffed with bottles of Moët.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
When TikToker Courtney Cooke shared her baked sweet potato stuffed with gooey American cheese, the snack quickly went viral.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Another is tortellini stuffed with mortadella and pork.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The transfer portal is stuffed with thousands of kids.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
Bags stuffed with Iguaran's belongings leaned against a wall next to the hammock.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Turducken is a partially de-boned turkey stuffed with a de-boned duck that has been stuffed with a de-boned chicken.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffed
Adjective
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The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
3 Dec. 2025
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The governor is expected to touch on some budget priorities in his speech, which will come Thursday, one day before state financial officials publish his full spending plan on Friday.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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From long-haul flights to full days on your feet, ballerina sneakers deliver.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kuhl Eclipser Hoody Perfect as a hooded base layer on a cooler winter morning or as a UV-protection layer during a hot summer day, Kuhl’s Eclipser Hoody is packed with technology, versatility, and comfort.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Black jeans are one of the easiest staples to have in your closet, and Amazon is packed with similar styles inspired by these celebs.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The textured housing and longer body are also worth an extra mention, making for more secure and comfortable use, while allowing a bigger battery to be crammed inside.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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The company had hundreds of hours of sports to sell last year, with a February that is crammed with Olympics telecasts, Super Bowl programming and NBA matches.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But a holding penalty put the Rams behind the sticks and forced a punt, which Isaiah Simmons blocked to set the Panthers up the Rams 30.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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James missed a driving layup for the lead that was blocked by Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The entire Winnipeg Jets team left the bench to surround Fleury as he was loaded onto the stretcher.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The extension loaded its own logo, extracted the hidden code and executed it silently.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, his midrange shots sated scouts’ appetites just enough and showed, at the very least, there is touch to work with.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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The historic gems that fill his Paris home are enough; his appetite is sated.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead, the shotgun approach keeps SNL plugged into the political conversation in a way that suits a politician with zero chill or focus.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
9 Nov. 2025
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Up front, senior Kahlil Williams and junior Rico Henderson plugged up the middle of the line, while junior Ben Rink and sophomore Lucas Lawson brought athleticism to the defensive end positions that Skyline couldn’t match.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Stuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffed. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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